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Wales marks the centenary of World War One

August 4th 2014 marks 100 years since the outbreak of World War One. Millions of soldiers from Wales and the rest of the UK enlisted to fight in the conflict, which lasted for four years between 1914 and 1918.

Royal Mint strikes WW1 centenary coin

In tribute to the bravery of the troops who signed up in their thousands during the First World War, the Royal Mint has produced a coin to commemorate the war's centenary.

Credit: Royal Mint

Only the second British £20 coin ever to be struck, the coin will be limited to 250,000 and will be available for collectors to purchase at face value.

Created by renowned scuptor John Bergdahl, the coin's design depicts the figure of Britannia watching over the first troops leaving for France at the start of the war in 1914.

Credit: The Royal Mint

“The centenary of the outbreak of the First World War is an occasion of such significance, it was important to us that this coin should takes its place in The Royal Mint’s programme of commemoration, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of those who answered the call to fight for King and country.”

– Shane Bissett, The Royal Mint

The outbreak of World War One will be commemorated on 4 August.

The Royal Mint announced in April it is to open its doors to the public for the first time in its 1,000 year history.